The Credits: "Running Mates"

but for what it’s worth, I don’t see Powell in a “Powell-type” role either.

then we have sasha’s expiring contract as a trading chip (if needed). with that lineup i dont think we will need to use it, baring any injury.

And can pass better.

Don’t get me wrong, I like Shannon, and think he’s a nice change of pace at times. And there has been a few moments when one of his dunks propelled momentum, BUT he’s an inadequate passer and ball handler, and he’s not a very smart defender.

If I had to choose between the two, I’d go with Bell. Last year proved need shooters. Bell is one. If we ran more, then that would be a pro for Shannon, but we don’t. We’re very half court oriented.

Glad he’s forgiven him. Cause I haven’t.

But as soon as he puts on that forum blue and gold (purple and gold) and starts helping us win, I’ll start to drop my grudge.

He was the embodiment of the cocky, bitter, holier-than-thou Suns fan/player back in the day. Kinda like the Cavs fans were when they had LeBron. We’re destined to win because we’re such good teammates and everybody loves us. To hear them tell it.

Yeah. How’d that work out.

Regardless, seems like Kobe’s not taking this Miami superteam lying down. He’s loading up bullets for the chamber.

Kobe the recruiter. Interesting.

but then again same thing should be said of Chuck Hayes

I doubt it. Maybe something like what Kareem does.

But it still gives me chills.

and not a basketball one.

I purposely didn’t link it. Guess that makes me a hypocrite. But no need to rile up the natives.

If Kobe’s a three-faced narcissist, LeBron is a ten-faced one.

but he was conjecturing something that may or may not happen in the future. Here, he’s reacting to an event that has occurred. I can laugh at this just as much as I laughed at his portrayal of Kobe as a megalomaniac. lol. Plus, he was wrong, Durant didn’t surpass Kobe and even with Kobe barely able to jump and getting every other layup blocked he had a better series than Durant. lol. Plus, he’s right, eventually Kobe won’t be able to outdo Durant anymore, but he personally will enjoy it while I won’t. I let these things go because its op.ed. it’s not being passed off as basketball intelligence like a piece written by say Kelly Dwyer.

remember a few years back when he said he would give Kobe one of his MVP’s if Kobe never won one?

The next off-season was all about Wade

I assume hes a reserve for them.

PG: Mario Chalmers
SG: Dwayne Wade, Mike Miller
SF: Lebron James, Da’sean Butler
PF: Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem, Jarvis Varnado
C: Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Juwon Howard, Dexter Pittman

so they have 12 under contract (if they sign all their draft picks), but only have 1 real pg. miller could run the point, but then they only have 1 sg. so it looks like they will be targeting a sg or pg for their 13th player. most likely to sign for the veteran or league minimum.
anthony carter, chucky atkins, rafer alston, jason williams…………….. there is a coupel options out there.

I mean how is Kahn still employed? Why would Rubio want to join that mess?

Brewer is dependable and would stay within his abilities as a role player. He can play defense, knock down shots, and has young legs. I also think he’d be the most consistent, and that’s what the Lakers need most out of the bench imo.

McGrady has the potential to torch opponents, but he might also hog the ball and try to do too much to regain his luster. That could cause a meltdown with the second unit on the court and problems in the locker room. Barnes brings intensity along with talent, but again, the risk of disturbing team chemistry is why I prefer Brewer.